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Maria Cantwell: Since its adoption in 2001, the Roadless Rule has served as a cornerstone of public lands conservation, now protecting…

On the recordSeptember 6, 2026
Since its adoption in 2001, the Roadless Rule has served as a cornerstone of public lands conservation, now protecting approximately 44 million acres of National Forest System lands across 37 states.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Cantwell discusses the importance of the Roadless Rule.

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